US Bridges

Old Hewitt Road over Flat Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.5 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091610V00215001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2020 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Old Hewitt Road over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Hewitt Road over Flat Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hewitt Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of US 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48165, -97.20098
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hewitt Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hewitt Road over Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Hewitt Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Hewitt Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hewitt Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.